I have an audition coming up and I need songs that are alto or wide range.?

Question

Alright so I know it's very hard to describe songs to sing for someone like me, but here's a little bit of my singing past. I have been in choir for going on my sixth year. My range is quite wide, I can hit low C and high E above middle. My style is more broadway, but I can sing slow songs as well. I usually sing a song from musical for my auditions, but I really need to *wow* them this year, as I am a freshman going in to an Annie audition. I want to find a near to perfect song, and I need suggestions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. My comfort range is usually Alto, although I'd prefer a song that showcases one of three ranges quite well.

Thank you for your time and effort in to finding songs beforehand.

Answer 1

"good morning baltimore" from hairspray sounds really impressive when sung well

Answer 2

Try one of these:

Little Lamb from Gypsy

Worst Pies in London from Sweeney Todd

When You're Good to Mama from Chicago

A Little Brains, A Little Talent from d**n Yankees

There's a Fine, Fine Line from Avenue Q

My New Philosophy from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Stepsisters' Lament from R&H's Cinderella

What I Did For Love from A Chorus Line

Hope that helps a little!

Answer 3

Wow, a low C to the E above 3rd space C (so an E5, I'm assuming) is basically in true contralto territory - VERY low for a female. So, stick to alto rep as soprano stuff and even most mezzo stuff will go above that E.

Here's a song that will wow them - since Can't Help Lovin That Man from Show Boat DOWN an octave. In its normal range, it's meant for sopranos, but it you bring it down, it takes on almost a jazzy feel and soounds amazing and is very impressive since it has quite a few low notes.

Good luck!!